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Kobe’s retirement tour mocked in latest ‘Game of Zones’ episode
Kobe’s retirement tour mocked in latest ‘Game of Zones’ episode

Watch out, Chris Paul Jr. — Kobe Bryant is setting you up
This is officially the worst Lakers team of all time
This is officially the worst Lakers team of all time

Watch Robin Lopez get ejected after clapping in an official’s face
Watch Robin Lopez get ejected after clapping in an official’s face

Mavs Live: Mavs dig down deep, defeat Rockets 88-86
Dallas was able to hold on to a two point lead in the final minutes of play against Houston Wednesday night.

Enes Kanter with career-high 33 points in OKC loss
Enes Kanter talks about Wednesday’s loss against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Mavs Live: Won the game their way against Houston
Mark Followill and Derek Harper break down Wednesday night’s hard fought victory over the Houston Rockets.

Rick Carlisle on defensive effort to defeat Rockets
Rick Carlisle shares his thoughts on Wednesday gritty victory over the Houston Rockets.

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Paul George scored 29 points and C.J. Miles added 21, helping the Indiana Pacers blow out the Cleveland Cavaliers – with LeBron James getting the night off – 123-109 on Wednesday night.

George crashes Solomon Hill’s postgame interview
Solomon Hill breaks down the Pacers’ 123-109 win over Cleveland despite being interrupted by a special guest.

George pleased with Pacers’ confidence on offense
Paul George discusses the Pacers’ 123-109 win over Cleveland.

Trail Blazers defeat Thunder 120-115, clinch playoff berth
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Al-Farouq Aminu scored 27 points, C.J. McCollum had 26 and the Portland Trail Blazers clinched a playoff berth with a 120-115 win over the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.

Mavs beat Rockets 88-86 to keep slim lead over Utah, Houston
DALLAS (AP) J.J. Barea scored 27 points and the Dallas Mavericks kept a slim cushion over Utah and Houston in the race for the last two Western Conference playoff spots with an 88-86 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday night.

Suns-Rockets Preview
The Houston Rockets suffered a blow to their playoff hopes but all is not lost.

Kyrie: Cavs didn’t have ‘defensive mindset’ in loss
Kyrie Irving on the Cavs loss to the Pacers

76ers president/general manager Sam Hinkie quits
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie has quit after turning the organization into one of the worst teams in NBA history.

Love on LeBron: ‘We have luxury of him playing on our team’
Kevin Love appreciative of his teammate after LeBron’s night off

AP source: Bryan Colangelo set to be hired as 76ers GM
PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers’ front office has suddenly turned into the home of a Colangelo family reunion.

With James on bench, Pacers roll past Cavaliers 123-109
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Paul George scored 29 points and C.J. Miles added 21, helping the Indiana Pacers blow out the Cleveland Cavaliers – with LeBron James getting the night off – 123-109 on Wednesday night.

With Wall out, Sessions steps up, Wizards beat Nets 121-103
WASHINGTON (AP) Ramon Sessions scored 18 points and had a season-high 13 assists while starting in place of the injured John Wall to help the Washington Wizards defeat the Brooklyn Nets 121-103 on Wednesday night.

Walker, Jefferson help Hornets bounce back, beat Knicks
NEW YORK (AP) Kemba Walker scored 34 points, Al Jefferson had 24 and the Charlotte Hornets bounced back from consecutive losses to the Eastern Conference’s top teams by beating the New York Knicks 111-97 on Wednesday night.

Celtics fight off short-handed Pelicans late in 104-97 win
BOSTON (AP) Isaiah Thomas scored 32 points to help the Boston Celtics fend off the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 104-97 on Wednesday night.

Pistons use strong second half to get past Magic 108-104
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Reggie Jackson scored 24 points and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope added 18 to help lead the Detroit Pistons to a 108-104 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

Frank Vogel has been a Craig Sager fan for years
Pacers coach Frank Vogel calls Craig Sager’s fight against cancer an inspiration.

Timberwolves-Kings Preview
Though they’ll be watching the playoffs for the 12th year in a row, the Minnesota Timberwolves just pulled off a stunning win they hope is a prelude to future success.

The Orlando Magic #sidelineforsager
In support of longtime basketball reporter Craig Sager, the Orlando Magic participate in #sidelineforsager

Former Magic Center Shaquille O’Neal elected to Basketball Hall of Fame
Former Magic great Shaquille O’Neal has been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Wizards’ Wall out with sore right knee against Nets
WASHINGTON (AP) Wizards point guard John Wall has a sore right knee and will not play against Brooklyn on Wednesday night.

Cleveland opts to rest LeBron James against Indiana
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Cavaliers star LeBron James will sit out Wednesday night’s game at Indiana to rest.

Doc Rivers reveals his all-time favorite Kobe Bryant story
Doc Rivers reveals his all-time favorite Kobe Bryant story

Sam Hinkie, GM who put 76ers on endless rebuild, reportedly resigns
Report: Sam Hinkie, GM who put 76ers on endless rebuild, stepping down

Report: Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan has Parkinson’s disease
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan says he has Parkinson’s disease and a form of dementia.

Atlanta Hawks player sues New York City over arrest
NEW YORK (AP) Atlanta Hawks player Thabo Sefolosha (TAH’-boh sehf-ah-LOH’-shuh) has filed a lawsuit against New York City after he was acquitted of criminal charges stemming from a police fracas outside a trendy Manhattan nightclub.

Dwight Howard is the Dallas Mavericks’ last hope for relevance
Dwight Howard is the Dallas Mavericks’ last hope for relevance

The Warriors tying the ’96 Bulls’ 72-win record is the best possible outcome
Golden State has to win out in order to beat 72-10, but it’d be more fun if that didn’t happen.

The Knicks don’t deserve the absurd tax break they get on Madison Square Garden
James Dolan saves nearly $50 million just by letting the building exist.

Raptors-Hawks Preview
The Toronto Raptors are one of two Eastern Conference teams to have clinched home-court advantage for the first round of the playoffs. The Atlanta Hawks won’t get any closer to doing the same Thursday night without finally beating them.

Early mock drafts slot Marquette’s Ellenson as top-10 pick
Henry Ellenson declared for the NBA. Did he make a good decision? Yes, according to most NBA mock drafts.

Metta World Peace is giving away tickets to Kobe Bryant’s last game
And they’re pretty good seats, too.

Kobe Bryant describes the worst moment of his Lakers career
Hint: It was an injury.

Warriors need 4-0 finish to set record with 73 wins
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The margin of error is gone.

Spurs-Warriors Preview
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – The margin of error is gone.

Young Timberwolves have their coming-out party in W over GSW
Shaquille O’Neal was holding court at a press event during All-Star weekend, offering his analysis and opinions about all things NBA, when he was asked about Karl-Anthony Towns, the superb rookie of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Lakers host Clippers in 2nd game of back-to-back
With little to compete for in the playoff race, the Los Angeles Clippers can focus on spoiling Kobe Bryant’s final game against them.

FOX Sports Wisconsin Midweek Stock Report for April 6
FOX Sports Wisconsin’s weekly look at who’s heating up and who’s as cold as ice on the local sports scene.

FOX Sports North Midweek Stock Report for April 6
FOX Sports Wisconsin’s weekly look at who’s heating up and who’s as cold as ice on the local sports scene.

Kings fan nails half-court shot to win a new car, celebrates with Kings players
This was an awesome moment during Tuesday’s Blazers-Kings game.

Ricky Rubio says Timberwolves ‘almost traded’ him this season, GM denies it
Miscommunication, or was Rubio almost dealt?

Report: James Dolan already has Phil Jackson’s replacement in mind
Report: James Dolan already has Phil Jackson’s replacement in mind

Sounding Off: What is the best playoff matchup for the Hornets?
The Charlotte Hornets are currently sitting at a 6-seed in the Eastern Conference but have the potential to enter the post-season as a 3-seed. What is the best possible scenario for the Hornets’ future? Morgan Weeks and Zach Dillard sound off.

The Timberwolves are two moves away from being NBA title contenders
Towns & Rubio & Wiggins & LaVine & Ingram & Thibs, please

Tony Parker now says Spurs won’t rest, ‘everybody’s playing’ against Warriors
Big, if true.

Bulls-Heat Preview
The Chicago Bulls have plummeted from preseason championship expectations to the verge of maybe the biggest disappointment in team history.

LeBron James agrees to mentor an Eastern Conference opponent
LeBron James agrees to mentor an Eastern Conference opponent

Kings fan loses his mind after swishing half-court shot to win a new car
His form is as good as any you’ll see for a half-court shot

Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic game preview
The Orlando Magic welcome the Detroit Pistons to town.

Hiring Kurt Rambis is the worst thing the Knicks could do
Hiring Kurt Rambis is the worst thing the Knicks could do

Derrick Rose ‘can’t believe’ Bulls’ lack of effort in loss at Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) The Memphis Grizzlies solidified their grip on a Western Conference playoff spot, while the Chicago Bulls saw their postseason chances slip further away.

NBA sideline reporters dress loud and proud to support Craig Sager
Paul, Clippers cruise past Lakers
LOS ANGELES — Chris Paul expressed sadness watching five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant’s career wind down in losing fashion with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Thunder-Trail Blazers Preview
With their sights set on the West’s fifth seed, the Portland Trail Blazers may have the path to get there.

Draymond Green: Warriors are ‘bored’ with regular season, want it to end
Draymond Green: Warriors are ‘bored’ with regular season, want it to end

Wolves upset Warriors 124-117 in OT
Shabazz Muhammad scored 35 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 124-117.

Warriors fall to Wolves in OT, must win out to break Bulls’ record
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Golden State Warriors hit an unexpected obstacle on their quest for a record 73 wins, blowing a 17-point lead and losing 124-117 in overtime to the last-place Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.

Leonard scores 18, Spurs beat Jazz for Duncan’s 1,000th win
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Spurs won again during their best regular season ever, just as Tim Duncan has done 1,000 times in his career.

Pistons-Magic Preview
Losing three of the past five games only seems to have delayed the Detroit Pistons’ inevitable return to the playoffs.

Lakers fans take over Clippers crowd on rough night for Kobe & Co.
The Lakers-heavy crowd let Kobe know how much they’re going to miss him.

Cavaliers-Pacers Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers can move to the brink of wrapping up the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed by completing a season sweep of Indiana.

Warriors Watch
CHASING HISTORY

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Kawhi Leonard made the go-ahead jumper with 4.9 seconds left and scored 18 points as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Utah Jazz 88-86 on Tuesday night, giving Tim Duncan his 1,000th regular-season victory.

McCollum has 30 as Trail Blazers beat Kings 115-107
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) CJ McCollum made five 3-pointers and scored 30 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-107 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.

Farewell, Kobe: Lakers lose 103-81 to Clippers as visitors
LOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Paul scored 25 points and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Lakers 103-81 on Tuesday night, beating their Staples Center co-tenants for the 10th straight time in Kobe Bryant’s last game as a visitor in his home arena.

J.R. Smith scores 21, hot-shooting Cavs beat Bucks 109-80
MILWAUKEE (AP) J.R. Smith scored 21 points and went 7 of 11 from 3-point range to lead the hot-shooting Cleveland Cavaliers to a 109-80 victory on Tuesday night over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Randolph’s double-double leads Grizzlies past Bulls, 108-92
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Zach Randolph had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Vince Carter added 17 points and the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a six-game losing streak with a 108-92 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night.

Dragic scores 22, Heat roll past Pistons, 107-89
MIAMI (AP) Goran Dragic scored 22 points to lead six Miami players in double figures, Dwyane Wade added 16 and the Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 107-89 on Tuesday night.

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TORONTO (AP) DeMar DeRozan scored 26 points, Kyle Lowry had 12 of his 21 in the fourth quarter and the Toronto Raptors beat Charlotte 96-90 on Tuesday night, handing the Hornets back-to-back losses for the first time in more than two months.

DeRozan scores 26 as Raptors beat Hornets 96-90
TORONTO (AP) DeMar DeRozan scored 26 points, Kyle Lowry had 12 of his 21 in the fourth quarter and the Toronto Raptors beat Charlotte 96-90 on Tuesday night, handing the Hornets back-to-back losses for the first time in more than two months.

Westbrook’s 17th triple-double leads Thunder over Nuggets
DENVER (AP) Russell Westbrook had 13 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists to become the first player with 17 triple-doubles in a season in 27 years, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Denver Nuggets 124-102 on Tuesday night.

Teague, Bazemore help Hawks rally past Suns
ATLANTA (AP) Jeff Teague scored 20 points, Kent Bazemore added 17 and the Atlanta Hawks rallied from 13 down in the third quarter to beat the Phoenix Suns 103-90 on Tuesday night.

Leonard scores 18, Spurs beat Jazz for Duncan’s 1,000th win
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Kawhi Leonard made the go-ahead jumper with 4.9 seconds left and scored 18 points as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Utah Jazz 88-86 on Tuesday night, giving Tim Duncan his 1,000th regular-season victory.

Pelicans-Celtics Preview
With their place in the postseason assured, the Boston Celtics are now focusing on making sure they have home-court advantage for the opening round.

Hawks join NBA arms race by unveiling plans for new practice facility
The Atlanta Hawks will break ground on a state-of-the-art, $50 million practice facility this summer in partnership with Emory Healthcare and P3, joining a host of NBA franchises that have poured significant resources into training and development.

Shaq says he’s ‘jealous’ of Kobe Bryant’s retirement tour
“I tried to suck it up, but I can’t. It’s killing me”

Rockets-Mavericks Preview
Maybe the most pivotal game down the stretch for the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks is a rematch of their first-round playoff series last season.

Celtics’ Turner to sit out against Pelicans with eye injury
BOSTON (AP) Celtics coach Brad Stevens says reserve forward Evan Turner is continuing to recover from a left eye abrasion and will sit out when they host the Pelicans on Wednesday.

Hawks join Emory in building ‘unprecedented’ headquarters
ATLANTA (AP) Tony Ressler had one early objective when his ownership group bought the Atlanta Hawks last June.

NBA 2k16 mod turned Steph Curry and LeBron into creepy NBA dancers
You’ll never be able to unsee Steph, LeBron and more dropping it like it’s hot midcourt.

@ The 313: Pistons as inconsistent as teens
Adulting is hard, especially for the Pistons.

Florida State guard Xavier Rathan-Mayes declares for NBA Draft
Florida State Seminoles sophomore guard Xavier Rathan-Mayes declares for the NBA draft, but has not hired an agent.

Rubio is finally healthy, and hitting shots for Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Ricky Rubio entered his fifth NBA season at a crossroads.

LeBron James’ back is healthy for the first time in ‘half a decade’
LeBron James’ back is healthy for the first time in ‘half a decade’

Wolves’ Towns wins fifth straight Rookie of the Month award
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns has won his fifth straight Western Conference Rookie of the Month award.

Karl-Anthony Towns is the NBA’s best rookie since Shaquille O’Neal
Karl-Anthony Towns is the NBA’s best rookie since Shaquille O’Neal

Dwyane Wade’s 14-year-old son Zaire might be a better 3-point shooter than his dad
And he kind of plays like Steph Curry, too.

Suns look to knock playoff-bound Hawks down a peg
Tyson Chandler averaged 15 points and 15.3 rebounds in posting three consecutive double-doubles and has averaged 23 boards in his last three against Atlanta.

Bucks vs. Cavs on FOX Sports Wisconsin alternate channel
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers on FOX Sports Wisconsin alternate channel

Steph and Ayesha Curry star in Michelle Obama’s newest turnip video
Michelle Obama’s remake of her famous #TurnipForWhat video includes Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and his wife, Ayesha Curry.

The top 7 Knicks coaching candidates not named ‘Luke Walton’
The top 7 Knicks coaching candidates not named ‘Luke Walton’

Nets-Wizards Preview
The Brooklyn Nets have been eliminated from the playoffs for weeks, but their final five games could have a say in how the Eastern Conference’s top eight shakes out.